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DY55 XYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,869 mi
Last recorded76,869 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,926 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,116 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,676 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,885 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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DY55 XYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 XYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY55 XYH registered?

DY55 XYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is DY55 XYH safe to buy?

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